Can I use images of cars that I find on the internet, add some unique graphics and then put them on shirts for sale commercially

If the market associates the images with a brand placed on an item for sale then this will likely be seen as a false association, sponsorship,...

Does our school need a license to play music from a CD of music paid for per MP3/song?

The odds that this will be a problem are slim to none, but you asked an honest question. Unless the use of this content is within the classroom...

Hi, I want to create a DBA for my business. I do business on blogs with different names. Should I create DBAs for the blogs too?

It sounds to me that you are more concerned with protecting a brand as a trademark. I would get some solid guidance here. Before you invest in...

I've searched and searched and read alot of your questions and answers still can't find what I'm looking for

In general, any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to...

Assuming these characters are not yet in the public domain then you created a derivative work that is infringing unless it falls under a fair use...

I want to sell a product which people use to modify shoes. Can I use an image of a (modified) NIKE shoe on my product packaging?

It depends. I mean, if you made a car polish and needed to show how it works presumably you would be using some manufacturer's auto model to do...

We are starting an adventure wear business and one name we considered is a line in a song. Can a line in a lyric be used?

Perhaps. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you...

The disclaimer is a bit awkward. In general, you are free to resell any lawfully purchased item and you are not required to purchase from an...

Can one remove a logo or manufacturer of tee shirts for example; put one's logo or. company name on such shirt?

As noted, this sure sounds like it would reverse passing off. They should just white label the shirts so they can lawfully brand them as they wish....

I don't think I'm entirely clear on your plans here. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and...